Jaguar F-Type In-Depth Review - Better than the Porsche 718 Cayman?
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2021
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Jaguar describes this improved F-TYPE Coupe as the most capable and involving car it's ever built. It's sleeker, faster and classier, cementing the Coventry brand's reputation as an ever more credible rival to Porsche, reviving memories of some of the company's legendary classic coupes. It handles. It goes. And it delivers.
Background
What, commentators like us wondered at the Jaguar F-TYPE Convertible's original introduction in 2013, would a more focused fixed-top version be like, a stiffer, sportier, even more dynamic thing? This Coupe model, first launched early in 2014, gave us our answer. It was rigid, rakish and revved like a race car. Well now, Jaguar claims to have made it faster, better looking and even more desirable. Still want that Porsche 718 Cayman S? Try one of these first.
Driving Experience
Jaguar has now pensioned off its 3.0-litre supercharged V6, but instead, offers F-TYPE buyers who don't want the entry-level 2.0-litre four cylinder 300PS unit a new 450PS version of its classic supercharged V8. This fiery powerplant develops a prodigious 580Nm of torque from just 2,500rpm. If that's not enough, the F-TYPE R continues at the top of the range with a 575PS version of the same V8. In terms of drive formats, the four cylinder model comes only with rear wheel drive; the 450PS V8 can be ordered with either rear wheel drive or AWD; and the F-TYPE R comes only with AWD. Got all that? I'll be asking questions later.
Personally, I usually like my automotive sound effects to come from the engine rather than, as here, the tailpipes at the back but even I have to admit that this car hums an addictive tune. Whichever variant you choose, performance is striking. Even the feeblest 300PS model makes 60mph from rest in just 5.7s, while the 450PS V8 models make 60mph in just 4.4s on the way to 177mph. Finally, the F-TYPE R covers off that sprint in just 3.5s en route to 186mph. Across the range, you get an all-aluminium chassis, double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link-suspended rear.
All F-TYPES feature auto gearboxes (the manual previously available in the four cylinder car has been discontinued). Changes to the Quickshift auto transmissions in both the F-TYPE R and the 450PS V8 models promise a more engaging driving experience. The F-TYPE R specifically offers even faster, crisper gear changes when the driver commands shifts manually via the steering wheel-mounted paddles or the SportShift gear selector. Both upshifts and downshifts are more immediate and give an even more connected and responsive feel.
Design and Build
The visual changes made to this improved model are significant, centring mostly on a front end now embellished by super-slim pixel LED headlights that blend into the 'liquid metal' surfacing' of the restyled clamshell bonnet. There's also a new front bumper and a subtly enlarged grille that aim to deliver more visual impact and presence. And the slender rear lights have been revised too, featuring an LED chicane signature inspired by the Jaguar I-PACE. We still think that visually, the F-TYPE Coupe bodyshape works really well, with its short wheelbase, power-packed set of rear haunches and elegant roof line. It manages to make the Porsche Cayman seem rather hall-of-mirrors in its proportioning and while it's not as instantly beautiful as an Aston Martin Vantage, it looks as if it would thoroughly work the Vantage over in a bar fight.
The interior hasn't changed much, continuing to combine traditional Jaguar craftsmanship with rich, contemporary materials such as Windsor Leather and satin-finish Noble Chrome. Beautiful details include monogram stitch patterns in the seats and door trims, Jaguar Leaper motifs in the headrests, and subtle 'Jaguar Est.1935' markings on the centre console finisher, glovebox release button surround, and seatbelt guides. The boot remains relatively big, giving the F-TYPE Coupe genuine GT potential.
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So, Jaguar F-Type or Porsche 718 Cayman?
Cayman Sir. I’m afraid.
Jaguar F Type suits me best.........''but I will wait 2 or 3 years to see if they survive Brexit'' . Strike my comment. If Jag plan to abandon Petrol F Type in 4 years there is no point buying one (I had a Rover 800 a few years after production stopped, faulty eng management unit, 23 available at Longbridge........but they could not find what shelf it was on. Bought a Jag S Type 2 weeks after that news.
Porche 911 992 now only option.
Cayman
Jaguar please. Jag v Porsche is a perfect example of heart v head . If head dominates, buy a Nissan micra. If heart / soul dominates, get this !
Nice review, although one question; why was it interspersed with “ thrash metal , Uber mega death , apocalyptic rebellion , crush the universe” music?! I would expect OSV to use a Brahms lullaby or something!
The Jaguar every time.
Here in America, seeing a Jag on the road always has my head turning to get a second look.
You buy a Porsche with your head, The Jaguar you buy with your Heart, for me Heart wins everytine.
You buy a Porsche with your herd instinct as well.
What a superb review of the F Type. The reviewer has such a natural fluency in the way he talks that it’s a pleasure to just hear him talk. His intelligence is refreshing compared to a lot of other reviewers! Keep up the good work!
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Old man's car.......hang on I am an old man.....I like it 👍
I'm 29; I have the -old- classic shape 2018 F-Type 400 Sport...
Mind you, on YT...I'm old & poor! Apparently, all 20-somethings are thinking about getting Ferraris & Lambos these days.
34. Can’t afford the big dog though.
Excellent review. Can’t believe you don’t get more views. Thoroughly comprehensive and professional.
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Yet another excellent video from a consistently mature, premium quality Channel. Every time I listen to one of your reviews, I’m convinced that you ghost wrote for William Shakespeare... ✍️😎👍
Wow, that's very kind of you! Thank you for watching 👍
The 2021 F-Type is brilliant.
Outstanding review!
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Built in Castle Bromwich... Like the Spitfire!
Sorry if I'm late in learning that.
Great review as ever!
A beauty from jaguar I love it’s sound ❤️
I actually like the idea that it is heavier, more solid and luxurious. I think that is quite a part of Jaguar DNA. It must feel... "professional and badass" to drive! 😎
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review begins at 3:44 don’t thank me
Great review.
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Wonderful review! Eloquence of the reviewer appreciated.
Say what one will, just looking at it makes thoughts of a Porsche evanesce,
The answer to the question you ask is YES!!! Thanks for a really good review.
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I like your reviews 😍
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Nice car, I always enjoy your very in depth reviews, the amount of history and knowledge you guys have is impressive. I could see myself in this type of car but I would probably go for the old XK, that's a beautiful car and becoming a bit of a classic.
Glad you enjoyed the review! Many thanks for watching 👍
Neither the XK nor the XK8 will become a classic. Jags just don't have the cachet of a rare Porsche or Ferrari.
Nice car sir thank you for sharing keep blogging
We certainly will keep blogging! Thanks for watching 👍
The best P300 f type review by miles, so much so, I test drove one and have a new one my drive.
That's great to hear, we hope you enjoy your new car! What made you go with the F-Type over other models?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply I had previously a MY20 P250 XE ( refresh model) and I was so impressed with the Jaguar brand having come from BMWs. I’m in my fifty’s and didn’t want a boy racer or the quickest car, I wanted refinement, class and style and the F type radiates all of those. I’ve also got one of only 150 built, the Reims edition in a striking French racing blue.
@@KAM-666 Wow, fantastic choice. Let us know how you get on with your new F-Type 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply
6 months in and I’m loving the F type, I’ve covered 4000miles and all very enjoyable.The comments I get from the public when I park up in supermarkets etc are amazing. They all love the colour ,
Exterior shape and smart cabin. On a long run i easy get 35mpg and mid 20’s in town. No faults to report, all working well👍
However..a well presented, mature and well informed review..a great presenter with a great flow that other presenters are too busy being sarcastic and emulating Clarkson et Al of old on Top Gear
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ULTRA MAGNETIC!!!
I've got the V6S it may be obsolete now but it still looks & sounds amazing and turns heads. Plus I can't afford a 911 😂
On V6 and V8 cars the Y pipe in the cooling system under the supercharger is a common failure point on pre 2018 cars. The upgraded post 2018 or an aftermarket upgraded version of the part really should be fitted to replace it. The part is not expensive but the supercharger has to come off to do it so labour can be costly.
On my second F Type, the new one a P450 is just awesome.
Great to hear that you're enjoying your F-Type, Jeff 👍 What made you choose this over other models?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply All round package is unbeatable and it’s the only car where other motorists and pedestrians just doff their caps. Smiling.
@@MrJeffqv Brilliant stuff, Jeff. Thanks for watching 👍
I traded in my Aston Martin 2009 DB9 for the V8 dynamic R in British racing green.
It’s more reliable, sound system is better, the DB9 was more comfortable on long trips (western Canadas long ones ) the F-type is quicker from stop, the Aston seemed to turn heads more.
In general the DB9 just had me worried in the last few years with minor breakdowns brakes, were a nagging issue as was some of the electrics. In my opinion the F-type looks better than most cars from the rear. I don’t like the front light changes made I prefer the older larger lights in previous years. I’ve had a lot of sports cars over the years but I must say my new Jaguar has pleased me on many levels including price which seemed much more reasonable. I live in a city of around 115,000 there is only my jag here so I drive a few 100KM’s for service which is a pain.
Gorgeous car.
We're glad you think so! Are you interested in getting one?
Great fun to drive, although noisy on the motorway.
Were you doing 60 when that rear spoiler raised?
I didnt notice how fast you were goin
Comes up at 74 on mine
Reliability of this car? Does the engine have problems like its Diesel brother?
Wow... gimme that 63 gallon tank
Most cars are better than Volkswagens. The F-Type is a masterpiece.
Jaguar doesn't seem to realize theyve actually created the true modern everyday GT supercar.
38 yr old 2021 p300 owner in Canada
These vehicles are awesome
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Only the now extinct V6 got a manual. The P300 4pot was only available as 8spd auto, non dynamic suspension and rwd.
Would you recommend me a P300 version? Or pass?
@@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 I have an XE R Sport P300 with full active dynamics and 18 way seats. I need the occasional use of 4 seats but essentially it is a stretched F type on similar frame and suspension.
It is fine. Refined. It handles well on Scottish B Roads. It is comfortable. To get max performance you need to put it in dynamic and sport then it is a rocket up to about 85 and then it tails off to being just rapid.
Ecconomy tails off if you drive above 75/80 mph on the motorway (my old S Type 2.5L V6 200hp gave about 5mpg more on a fast motorway run. Ditto on a short 9 mile run to local town if I use high revs a couple of times I drop from 35mpg to 28mpg.
It gives around 29mpg over the 9k miles I have done since new in Oct 2018 (Covid means it spends it's time in the garage). By comparison my V6 S type returned 35mpg on a high speed motorway run accross Germany and 25mpg over a full tank in typical mixed driving.
I am happy with the comfort, handling and 'lack of noise'. By that I mean the engine and exhaust note would not appeal to motoring journalists or kids with back to front baseball caps. My old V6 S Type purred taking it easy and growled if I pushed it. The XE is quiet taking it easy and quiet if I push it.
I am 60 and have driven a Jag since 2003 so like the brand, I am not at the trilby on the back shelf yet so still enjoy the car for what it is.
Would I buy a P300 f type. Nope. It does not have option of adaptive dynamics and I like the XE in comfort setting. Choose dynamic for the dampers and the noise in the cabin on a B Road is too much - not the car but my wife complaining as it is too firm for typical surface away from motorway or A road, and on motorways or A roads you don't need the firmer setting so I have disabled it and the dynamic steering, just selecting dynamic fir gears and engine.......but really only ever use it to overtake. Comfort and Normal is fine.
For background my first choice of XE was P250 (back when P380 V6 was available, but I wanted the everyday ecconomy ) but by the time I pressed the trigger the P300 was available so I chose that and I do not regret it.
I would look at a V6 P380 f type as 1st choice (now not available) or a P450 or P575 but would need a test drive to make sure it is not to noisy in normal driving and on the motorway. If my budget did not stretch to the V8 or it was too noisey then I would stick to the XE P300, it is worth considering to save 10k for a specced up XE vs base f type P300.......but you loose the look of the f type.....hard one as I did think about it myself.
The XE P300 in the spec I have I love. Only complaint is Ecco mode, ideal for cruising, reduces the aircon to the point you stew even under the spring sun in Scotland.....so that mode dont get used. I got SDRl, the updated snow mode and it is really good on summer tyres in the snow if you take it real easy, and winter tyres would make it very capable. Comfort is good so I would recommend upgrading to 12 way seats on the f type. Electric boot is a waste of time as is mudflaps (JLRs way of fixing them with glue and spring clamps is terrible, mine was taken back to have both sets replaced after one front flap started to twist due to poor fitting and the rear started to peel off), ditto fancy floor mats - the garage never supplied them and I only found out a year later.....so after complaining and driving in to pick them up I noe use the std ones in winter and the deep pile in summer. The deep pile would be a nightmare in Scottish winter, permant sponge.
Hope this helps.
Jim
@@jameshiggins8329 Jesus Christ this is the most informative reply I ever got. I live in a tropical country so I got issues with tires but I will take note of the tire noise and harshness of the suspension. I will think about it. Thank you so much! ✌️🙏
Would anyone recommend a P300 version for a first time buyer? I live in Asia so taxes are insane for the P450 and R version
If you don't mind missing out on the soundtrack of the V6 or V8 then you will be very happy with the 2L it's certainly fast enough for road use, better economy, lighter to throw around.
Love my P300. I'll never sell it.
I dont know why, but the jaguar employee at 16:01 looks like Jose Mourinho.
😂😂
What’s Jose Mourinho doing working on the Jaguar production line..
You tell us, Dave 😅
After today's announcement re EVs this could be the last real Jag...
RIP to this great brand
Just read it. I will amend my comment re Jag or Porsche
@ fredddie EVS are good
@@louisbeerreviews8964 They operate at 100s of volts.......yet even 12V can be fatal.
If a plastic petrol head with a head full of amps volts kWhrs were to be walking into a 2 storey building and a 12V lead acid car battery fell onto his head from the roof.......well that is bound to discharge him permanently.
Long live internal combustion
An oldie but a goodie Sparkie joke
Looking for a red one
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Looking at a 2017 non S
That’s a good looking Mazda!
It’s not @ theGreta tiger it’s a jag
Hardly.
I have been in both and the Mazda is a cheap kids toy by comparison, plus you are cramped up in the cockpit and if over 5' 10" need help getting in and out. The Jag is far superior.
4:38 Tut-tut! Spoiler up? - doing at least 70mph eh?
Well, let's give you the benefit of the doubt that you've just come from a dual carriageway or motorway & haven't dropped below 50mph (where the spoiler retracts) yet.
_Hmmm?!_ 😁
Hi Paolo, the safety of our presenters and other road users is our number one priority when filming 👍
There is a switch on the controls so that you can manually send up the spoiler at far lower speeds, for posing purposes.
Who drives In a full length coat????
What is the exact Jaguar colour anybody please?
Elger Grey 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply thank you! Lovely colour, I have an XK in Lunar Grey and it is without doubt the best colour I've seen on an XK.
You’re comparing apples to bananas. Anytime you compare a front engined, GT-oriented coupe to a rear/ mid engine more track oriented car the track-oriented car is going to win.
Would you consider getting an F-Type?
63 gallon tank!!!
I've noticed that too.
It must be litres, I believe...
bro wake up... car is from england!! they do not use gallons!!
@@manxixe yes we do. We use both.
what colour is this?
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Sadly all Jaguar can do today is reminiscing its glory days of yore.
Simples..just buy pre owned
The F-Type OBLITERATES a 911 in speed, handling, and luxury.
In dreamland (depends on models)
@@nessuno5403
Its depends on dollars, the 911 price is dreamland. At dollar parity, its 700HP/700TQ against less than half that. Same weight. The F is 1.5 secs faster to 60, and thats the worst possible test since Porsche optimizes everything for arbitrary 0-60 and Jag could not care less about cooking for a specific test.
In handling, the 911 is the worst car ever made. So bad, it the legendary "dentist window maker" was cancelled by Porsche for the, actually good, 928.
Luxury is VW Group vs Jaguar. Worst vs best.
@@FFE-js2zp yes, by models, I implied dollars. The F Type is not up to 911 standards (and I love the F Type more). You referencing the 928 means you're stuck in the past (and I too often associate 911 to the Beetle).
@@nessuno5403
The 928 is still VASTLY superior to any 911. Its 50/50 mid engine V8, same as the F. The 911 was canned specifically for its putrid, out of balance handling. And its a 6 turbo which is obviously cost cutting crap. No one serious about cars buys VW 6. Unless its a Beetle GSR, which aside from adding 2 seconds to the 2.1 sec stock 0-60 for turbo spool, was certainly faster than any 911 sibling could muster.
The best real life comparison of these two cars was done by Christina Khalil, shes an underwear model, so its entertaining. She compared a 495HP F to a far more expensive 911 Beetle. Bottom line: she described driving the detuned F as the "best day if my life" vs the 911 as her biggest car disappointment. That's a pretty accurate summation.
Black gloves with brown shoes?😱😱😱
Uh, that new Vantage is butt ugly…This car is way more beautiful. A 2009 Vantage like a friend of mine has though, now that is a fine looking car.
F-Type has no business with a 4
The original 2013 version, the coupe in particular, look better than this new facelift version......they mucked up the front a lot.
Thinking about getting a new Jaguar, Jeffrey?
All Porsche looked like a squashed VW Beetle!
"Sorry it doesn't have the agility of a rival Porsche". What a dumb statement. No rear engined car can out perform a front engined car unless you counterweight the front end with a bag of cement or similar.
I wonder how many "cheap" plastic parts from a VW Polo or VW Fox are shared with the old hat design Porsche? Probably quite a lot but the Porsche fan reviewing this Jaguar wouldn't want to disclose that.
In truth, the Porsche Cayman isn't a 911 and is a boring midfield neither something or the other car!
No disrespect but your big brown overcoat beige trousers Brown shoes and them driving gloves is really not giving that jag f type a good look, it's not an old man's car so why are you dressed like one 🤷🏽♂️ sorry but you have got totally the wrong image for this Jag, it's one of the best looking cars on the road in a long time it's a young man's car, the way you're dressed would probably suit a Rover 75 🤷🏽♂️
The brand is as dead as Great Britain itself.
Ageing, dishonest, unreliable, corrupt and hollow.
Egotistical ghost is Jaguar.
Great review though.
Everything you count stand for Porsche but you have mindless consumer zombies who buy such brands,your judge stand for most so called premium products not just car industry.
@@Tom-uk2ow Tell that to Ferrari
@@nurbsenvi Ferrari made cars for tasteless rich people since 1990
Jaguar/Land Rover are one of the best selling brands in the world. There build quality are as good if not better than most European built ones. And if you want to mention unreliability then start with Ferrari and Lambo who are well know for this. Now that Nissan are going to build its electric cars here, others will follow. The UK is on the up.
Great Britain is still a strong and proud country, with healthy business! Have you travelled and worked elsewhere, as you will see the grass is definitely not greener!
PORCHE IS THE PRINCE OF AUTOMOBILE. Jag is boring, unreliable and not practical.